Leonardo, who is married but files separately, earns $80,000 of taxable income. He also has $15,000 in city of Tulsa bonds. His wife, Theresa, earns $50,000 of taxable income. If Leonardo earned an additional $30,000 of taxable income this year, what would be the marginal tax rate (rounded) on the extra income for year 2016?
A) 27.75%
B) 17.50%
C) 25.00%
D) 28.00%
E) None of these

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(24,292.75 - 15,892.75)/(110,000 - 80,000) = 28%

Leonardo, Who Is Married but Files Separately, Earns $80,000 of Taxable